Nathaniel Wingert, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. In addition, Dr. Wingert has an interest in the treatment of trauma, or fractures of various types, and the more complex joint replacing procedures such as second time or revision joint replacements. A native of the Northwest, Dr. Wingert attended …

Did you know in 2021 complaints of physical discomfort are surging? From eye strain to neck and back pain, to hand and wrist issues, it’s become clear that spending 20-40 hours a week working from home can cause physical problems. Heading into the new year, if you’re still working from home part or full time, …

Bone health is important at every age and stage of life. The skeleton is our body’s storage bank for calcium—a mineral that is necessary for our bodies to function. Calcium is especially important as a building block for our bones. Loss of bone strength can lead to osteoporosis—a disorder in which bones become fragile and …

Proliance Eastside Surgery Center, the main Ambulatory Surgery Center for ProOrtho has been named one of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers of 2022 according to a research project conducted by Newsweek. The Proliance Eastside Surgery Center, located in Kirkland, ranked second among ambulatory surgery center in the state of Washington. Proliance Eastside Surgery Center is …

The shoulder joint has more movement than any other joint in the body. Shoulder arthritis can make these frequent movements more painful. The two main types of shoulder arthritis are: Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) Rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory) Osteoarthritis (OA) is typically seen in people over 50 and is due to the wear and tear on …

Instead of the significant open incisions involved in traditional spinal surgeries, minimally invasive spine surgery uses a specialized tool called a tubular retractor in order to reach the precise area to be treated—this is a hollow tube that’s inserted through a small incision. It allows the surgeon to visualize and access the targeted area while …

 Orthopedic sports medicine isn’t just for athletes or people who play sports on the weekend. In fact, anyone can visit an orthopedist for any muscle or ligament issues that occur. Sports medicine relies on rehabilitation methods to help get the patient back on their feet in the shortest amount of time possible. Who Needs Orthopedic …

We all deserve access to joyful movement to have fun, feel good, and lead active lives. Whether you’re a wheelchair user, injured, have limited mobility, are pregnant, or simply want to try a seated workout, these exercise platforms will help you embrace your body and get moving! Joyn Joyn is a digital platform providing movement …

Injuries from tennis often occur because players exert a tremendous amount of force in highly concentrated areas of the body such as elbows, shoulders and ankles. Fortunately, with the right technique, you can prevent common tennis injuries. Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common tennis injury characterized by inflammation of the tendons …

Summer running season is here! That means longer daylight hours, warmer temperatures and fewer layers. If you’re training for a marathon or just running to stay active, managing the sun and heat should be part of your routine. Maintain a safe body temperature Give your body at least a couple of weeks to get used …